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How to pronounce:
suddenly
Phonetic Transcription:
sʌdənli
Examples:
Why do you suddenly change the policy
The day suddenly changed when the Onigashima attacked the town.
The ball deflated suddenly.
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Common mistakes of suddenly pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "sud-den-ly" /ˈsʌdənli/ instead of the correct first syllable stress. Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable "sud".
- Vowel confusion: Mispronouncing the vowel sound in the first syllable can lead to saying "soddenly" /ˈsɒdənli/ (UK) instead of "suddenly" /ˈsʌdənli/ (US). Tip: Focus on the "u" sound, pronounced like "uh" in "cup".
- Dropping syllables: Some may say "sudnly" /ˈsʌdli/, omitting the middle syllable entirely. Tip: Ensure you pronounce all three syllables clearly: "sud-den-ly" /ˈsʌdənli/ to maintain clarity.
- Incorrect ending: A common mistake is to pronounce the last syllable as "lee," leading to "suddenlee" /ˈsʌdənli/. Tip: The correct pronunciation ends with a soft "ly" sound, not "lee".
- Overemphasizing the "d": Some might overemphasize the "d" sound, saying "suddently" /ˈsʌdˌdɛnli/. Tip: Keep the "d" sound subtle and smooth; focus on the overall flow of "suddenly".